The ocean is loud: Ship propellers, sonar, oil and gas…
“The ocean is loud: Ship propellers, sonar, oil and gas drilling and other industrial work make sounds, even if, like the proverbial tree falling in the forest, no one can hear it.”
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Human industrial noise pollutes the ocean, often unnoticed.
In simple terms: Human noise harms oceans.
Reduce underwater noise pollution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- shipping
- oil drilling
- marine research
- tourism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can limit ocean noise?
- How does silence benefit marine ecosystems?
Economic interests resist regulation.